{"id":19480,"date":"2026-07-28T04:06:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T23:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=19480"},"modified":"2026-07-28T04:06:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T23:06:13","slug":"7-best-shapewear-shorts-to-wear-under-dresses-and-prevent-chafing-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=19480","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Shapewear Shorts to Wear Under Dresses and Prevent Chafing 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever skipped a dress because of thigh chafing or wished for a little extra compression, the best shapewear shorts can make all the difference. They\u2019re just as useful under a clingy wedding-guest dress as they are beneath a short skirt, preventing skin-on-skin friction on hot days while offering firm sculpting or comfortable, lightweight smoothing. High-waisted shaper shorts often target the waist and tummy, some lift your butt or slim your thighs, and most are made with breathable fabrics that stay put without rolling or riding up. 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